Request for Expedite Processing in Select Cases

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When premium processing is not available, employers can still submit a request to expedite a petition or application if they meet at least one of the expedite request criteria supported by documentary evidence. The decision to expedite a case is discretionary and will be reviewed by USCIS on a case-by-case basis. They expedite criteria are as follows:

Severe financial loss to company or person; and/or

Emergency situation; and/or

Humanitarian reasons; and/or

Nonprofit organization whose request is in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States; and/or

Department of Defense or national interest situation (These particular expedite requests must come from an official U.S. government entity and state that delay will be detrimental to the government.); and/or